misunderstand
Etymology

From mis- + understand.

Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/
  • (RP) IPA: /mɪs.ʌn.dɚˈstænd/
Verb

misunderstand (misunderstands, present participle misunderstanding; simple past and past participle misunderstood)

  1. (transitive) To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.
Synonyms
  • take the wrong way
Translations


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